Madonna does it her way

Once again, Madonna has done things differently. This time she has signed a joint recording and touring contract.

The deal with concert promoter Live Nation is reported to be the first of its kind for a major star.

It follows a few other recent unusual music deals including Radiohead releasing their album as a download from their website with downloaders chosing how much to pay and Sir Paul McCartney signing a deal with Starbucks's record label, which sold his album in its coffee shops.

Celebs in the news: The Hoff, Britney, Paul & Heather, and Katie Hopkins

David Hasselhoff has been treated in hospital for a relapse into alcoholism.

Sir Paul McCartney and Heather Mills have resumed their divorce proceedings at the High Court.

Britney Spears's album, Blackout, is to be released at the end of October in the USA.

The Apprentice candidate, Katie Hopkins's column in the Exeter Express and Echo has finished after 84% of readers voted her off.

Celebs in the News: Kylie, William. Britney, Yoko and Arnold

Kylie Minogue is making an hour-long special for ITV1, The Kylie Show.

In 2008, Prince William will serve on attachment with the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy.

Britney Spears is having her fingerprints and photos taken before her hit-and-run court case.

Yoko Ono was in Iceland, unveiling a tower of light to mark what would have been John Lennon's 67th birthday.

A fourth Terminator film is scheduled for release in 2009 and Arnold Schwarzenegger may have a cameo role.

Strictly Come Dancing starts

A quick note to say we've launched our extensive Strictly Come Dancing section

We've been enjoying Dancing with the Stars in the States and it has wetted our appetite for the UK show, which starts this Saturday.